… Pink anemone clematis is a vigorous deciduous climber that grows 25 to 30 feet and produces small, pale pink, 2-inch … pruned immediately after flowering by removing some of the older stems. Pink anemone clematis is hardy to USDA Zones 7-9 and is not reliable in very cold areas. It grows well along a wall or fence or through large trees. …
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… The Miraguama palm is native to the dry inland savannas of Cuba. It has striking deeply-cut circular leaves … side and silvery green underneath. The leaflets appear to be pleated, an appearance which is enhanced by this difference in color. The Miraguama palm grows to about 30 feet tall in suitable conditions. This palm is not hardy in Chicago and must be overwintered in a warm sunny greenhouse. …
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… Geum ‘Sea Breeze Gold’ is also known by its common name of avens. It stands 15 inches high and blooms in May and June … wide. The foliage forms dense clumps 10“ high. Plant it in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4 – 8. This is a member of the Cocktail™ Series bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. …
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… Geum ‘Spanish Fly’ is also known by its common name of avens. It blooms in mid May to late June with single yellow … tall above a clump of green foliage 10 inches high. Plant it in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4 – 8. This is a member of the Cocktail™ Series bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. …
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… densely covered in yellow daisy-like flowers with snowy white tips. Once established, it is drought tolerant. It is one of the first species of annuals to bloom in its native habitat. It is not fussy about soils, thriving even in clay, and it attracts butterflies. …
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… Moraine sweet gum is a narrow pyramidal tree that grows to a height of 60 feet when young and may reach an additional 40 feet at maturity. It is the most cold-hardy cultivar known today. The beautiful glossy, star-shaped leaves turn bright … purple, yellow, or orange in the fall and early winter. It prefers full sun to part shade and is well suited to use in parks or on large residential properties. …
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… Hill's juniper is a dense, columnar, slow-growing evergreen shrub, growing 6 to 16 feet high; it is very long lived. The green leaves are striped with a broad, bluish-white band on the top, and during the winter the plant takes on a purplish hue. It is excellent for use as screen, background, or accent, because it withstands a wide variety of …
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… oregano grows 2 feet tall, thrives in adverse situations, and continues to look beautiful. It is particularly attractive when planted with whites and pinks in the perennial garden, and it blooms from mid summer through fall. It makes an especially attractive ground cover and is a good selection for poor soils and for attracting beneficial insects. Fragrant foliage complements the ornamental flowers and bracts. It is a beautiful yet tough plant for heat and drought. …
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… This is a deciduous shrub that is native to China and Japan. It can grow to 6’ in height and 9’ in width. It blooms in late … through winter. It will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and types as long as the site is well drained. It will also tolerate full sun to partial shade. …
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… The paniculata species of phlox are the most magnificent and there is a huge selection to choose from. Plant 'Eden's Smile' in full sun in fertile most soil where … unusually patterned purple flowers, mauve pink on the outside with darker pink centers. Phlox is not always an easy plant to grow but this perennial has foliage that is more mildew-resistant than most. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. …
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